What is the oldest leadership corps in Scouting? The oldest leadership role in Scouting is the...
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Running a Good Planning Seminar or MeetingRunning a Good Planning Seminar or Meeting
In a Pack, the planning meeting/seminar is usually a subcommittee of adults. In a Troop the planning is done by...
The Patrol Method?The Patrol Method?
Baden-Powell is accredited with developing the “patrol method” originally for the British Army shortly after his success at Mafeking. His military career was...
A Scouts Next Step – Eagle, is Not an Exit Sign!A Scouts Next Step – Eagle, is Not an Exit Sign!
You have a scout youth that is turning 18 soon. Scout leaders should have a plan worked out for the scout's parents leaving. Most Scouters and parents leave the...
Flag Etiquette – Flag Ceremony – How Important is the “Opening” in Scouts?Flag Etiquette – Flag Ceremony – How Important is the “Opening” in Scouts?
The opening of many meetings is a flag ceremony. Has your unit practiced it? Should an opening prayer come before the flag ceremony? Yes, think about...
The Blue Card Process or Merit Badges Mania?The Blue Card Process or Merit Badges Mania?
All rank advancements beyond First Class Scout require merit badges. Everyone should know the...
Scouting’s New Path… Post-Pandemic?Scouting’s New Path… Post-Pandemic?
Things that have changed for the better. We are more aware of how viruses can spread. Today we know to cough and...
Pandemic Scouting UpdatePandemic Scouting Update
Just an update of the “new normal”? We need to start thinking about getting back into...
What is OA? (Compilation of videos.)What is OA? (Compilation of videos.)
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is not a secret society. It is the honor society of the Boy Scouts of America or today's Scouts BSA. These...
What is Wood Badge? (Compilation of videos.)What is Wood Badge? (Compilation of videos.)
Wood Badge is the premier training for all adult leaders in Scouting. Understanding the basics will help any...